Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Listings for the City of Oakland
These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for CA. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- California - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. (Oakland, CA) - Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission
The mission of the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission is to provide direction and assistance resulting in a better qulity of life for consumers and business. (Oakland, CA) - Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Their seven regional offices work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
Search current licensee records online. View a list of individuals or entities conducting real estate activities without proper licensing. (Oakland, CA) - California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing
The Mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence. DFEH receives and investigates discrimination complaints in its twelve district offices throughout the State. Ten offices handle employment, public accommodations and hate violence cases and two offices handle housing cases.… (Oakland, CA) - Conciliation Forums of Oakland
Are you being annoyed by a neighbor? Having trouble with your landlord? Having difficulty with a co-worker? You don't have to go to court or call the police to solve many disputes. Conciliation Forums of Oakland offers skilled, volunteer mediators who can help you create solutions that work for all parties involved. It's fast, fair, convenient, and confidential. Located in Preservation Park. (Oakland, CA) - Department of Real Estate
Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Oakland, CA) - Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
Provides free legal services for low-income residents of Alameda County in the areas of welfare, family law, Social Security, employment and landlord/tenant disputes. (Oakland, CA) - Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Their seven regional offices work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. They assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence. (Oakland, CA) - California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing
The Mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence. DFEH receives and investigates discrimination complaints in its twelve district offices throughout the State. Ten offices handle employment, public accommodations and hate violence cases and two offices handle housing cases.… (Oakland, CA) - Conciliation Forums of Oakland
Are you being annoyed by a neighbor? Having trouble with your landlord? Having difficulty with a co-worker? You don't have to go to court or call the police to solve many disputes. Conciliation Forums of Oakland offers skilled, volunteer mediators who can help you create solutions that work for all parties involved. It's fast, fair, convenient, and confidential. Located in Preservation Park. (Oakland, CA) - Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
Provides free legal services for low-income residents of Alameda County in the areas of welfare, family law, Social Security, employment and landlord/tenant disputes. (Oakland, CA) - Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission
The mission of the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission is to provide direction and assistance resulting in a better qulity of life for consumers and business. (Oakland, CA) - California - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. (Oakland, CA) - California - Department of Real Estate
Search current licensee records online. View a list of individuals or entities conducting real estate activities without proper licensing. (Oakland, CA)